China driver buys used US$14,000 Tesla, finds it will not charge, tows with ox in protest

Despite unusal public protest, car dealership involved insist car was listed in a buyer beware category when it was purchased.

200 fish dead after suspected poisoning at Hong Kong wet market

CCTV footage appears to show suspicious man passing by stall at On Tai Market in Sau Mau Ping and pouring unknown liquid into fish trays.

Hong Kong’s EV transition effort faces scrutiny by some car owners, industry experts

Some EV owners call for more access to chargers, while a lawmaker says concrete plans needed for enhancing infrastructure.

Hong Kong residential, retail properties recover while office sector struggles with glut

Reports of brisk weekend home sales show the housing market will outpace offices in recovery going into 2025, consultancies say.

Russian troops’ frustrations at North Korean fighters caught on intercepted communications

Russian soldiers can be heard using expletives and calling the North Koreans ‘Chinese’ in the audio clips released by Ukrainian intelligence.

At least 60 dead, 58 wounded in Israeli strikes on Hezbollah stronghold in Lebanon

Health ministry said death tolls covered 12 areas in the Bekaa Valley where Hezbollah holds sway. At least 2 children were among the dead.

Fires set in drop boxes destroy hundreds of ballots in Washington and Oregon

Ballot drop boxes have faced criticism from Republicans and have been focus of conspiracy theories tied to Trump’s ‘stolen election’ lie.

Will China cut personal income taxes as part of its stimulus drive?

Ex-officials and scholars have suggested China should further cut peroneal income tax as part of its stimulus package.

30-year prison sentence sought for ex-doctor in Rwandan genocide trial

Eugene Rwamucyo is latest person accused of taking part in 1994 massacre of the African country’s Tutsi population to face justice in France.

Will next US president be able to drive a wedge between Russia and China?

Beijing is likely to want to remain close to Moscow – but maybe not too close.